Leaked draft of $1bn memorandum of understanding reveals mandatory targets, sharing of data, and reported access to mining concessions The US has been accused of “shameless exploitation” over a health financing agreement with Zambia worth more than $1bn (£740m), amid warnings that the country is getting a raw deal from the Trump administration. A leaked draft of a five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two countries, seen by the Guardian, reveals that Zambia may accept terms worse than health financing agreements the US has reached with 16 other African countries. Continue reading…
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‘A devastating force’: how recent storms turned to tragedies across the western Mediterranean
Atmospheric machine-gun has fired storm after deadly storm at the region this year, leaving a trail of widespread destruction For Andrés Sánchez Barea, in Spain, it was the fear that arose when water started to spurt from plug sockets. For Nelson Duarte, in Portugal, it was the helplessness that hit as violent winds smacked down trees and tore tiles from roofs. For Amal Essuide, in Morocco, it was the reality that dawned when a corpse was pulled onboard a boat in the flooded medina. Each moment of horror is a fragment of the destruction wrought by an atmospheric machine-gun that...
Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life sentence
Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise were taken into custody under laws that have outraged LGBTQ+ community and rights activists Two women have been arrested and detained in Uganda after allegedly kissing in public, an act of “same-sex activity” which can lead to a life sentence in the east African country. Wendy Faith, a 22-year-old musician known as Torrero Bae, and Alesi Diana Denise, 21, were taken into custody after police raided their rented room in Uganda’s north-west Arua City last week. Continue reading…
CTO Launches Landmark Tourism Supply Side Committee
This post was originally published on this site. Calling for a new model of tourism that creates and retains greater value within the Caribbean, Dr. Terrance Drew, prime minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and chairman of CARICOM, has endorsed the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) new Tourism Supply Side Initiative, describing it as a critical step toward ensuring that tourism benefits the region’s people and its economies. Prime Minister Drew delivered virtual remarks Thursday during the launch of the new committee at Caribbean Week in New York, held at InterContinental New York Times Square.
Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia, Curio Collection by Hilton, Opens its Doors to Guests
This post was originally published on this site. Hilton today announced the opening of Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia, Curio Collection by Hilton, an individually remarkable new addition to Curio Collection’s global portfolio of unique hotels, created to immerse guests in one-of-a-kind moments in the world’s most sought-after destinations.
Tate & Lyle agrees to £2.7bn takeover from US rival Ingredion
This post was originally published on this site.Take private deal comes as UK ingredients group struggles with subdued consumer spending
China Box Office: ‘Dear You’ Leads Again as ‘Masters of the Universe’ Debuts
This post was originally published on this site. Jinant Film & TV’s unstoppable family drama “Dear You” comfortably dominated the China box office during the June 5–7 weekend, securing RMB115.3 million ($17 million), according to data from Artisan Gateway. Directed by Lan Hongchun and starring Li Sitong and Wang Yantong, the low-budget cultural juggernaut has reached a cumulative total of $238.5 million. The […]
Global stocks slide led by meltdown in South Korea
This post was originally published on this site.Steep declines in tech-related stocks follow Wall Street rout on Friday
Tokenization firm Securitize clears key SEC hurdle for NYSE listing
This post was originally published on this site. The firm announced that the US securities regulator has declared its S-4 registration statement effective, bringing it closer to a SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners II.
Tonys Snubs and Surprises: Alden Ehrenreich Beats Tight Competition, Nathan Lane Loses for ‘Salesman’ and More
This post was originally published on this site. The 79th Tony Awards unfolded at Radio City Music Hall with Pink as host, opening on a Broadway-sized reinvention of her hit “Lady Marmalade” that packed the stage with dozens of performers — among them former host Neil Patrick Harris and Megan Thee Stallion — under a banner of unity. “I’m here to celebrate the […]
Justin Sun’s HTX delists Trump family’s USD1 amid freeze fight
This post was originally published on this site. HTX said World Liberty froze its addresses and has responded by delisting and suspending the platform’s token.
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Myss Meka Turns Personal Loss Into a Universal Conversation on Grief, Healing, and Generational Trauma
Myss Meka, author of Lessons Learned From the Connectivity of Grief, brings a raw, reflective voice to the subject of loss. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and shaped by a childhood marked by instability, family disruption, and trauma, Meka describes her story as “the gift of my struggle” and the foundation of her decision to rise in the face of obstacles. In her new book, she transforms lived experience into an exploration of grief, identity, survival, and the difficult work of becoming whole. The book began as a tribute to her brother, Richard Jeremy Horsey, who died on June...
Hilton Announces Florida Keys Expansion Plans with Hilton Key West Resort & Marina
This post was originally published on this site. Hilton has announced the signing and upcoming conversion of Ocean’s Edge Resort & Marina to Hilton Key West Resort & Marina, expanding Hilton’s presence in the Florida Keys. The waterfront resort, located on Stock Island at the eastern edge of Key West, Florida with direct marina access, is now accepting reservations for stays beginning July 1, 2026. The property is owned by Sunstone Hotel Investors and will be managed by Hilton.
Every Song Ariana Grande Performed on Opening Night of Her Eternal Sunshine Tour
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‘Disgraceful scenes as toxicity spills over in Old Firm cup tie’
As if the ugliness of the 120 minutes wasn’t enough there was disgrace as Rangers and Celtic fans invaded the pitch at Ibrox, writes Tom English.
‘Evil Dead’ Star Bruce Campbell Reveals He Has Cancer
Bruce Campbell has revealed he has cancer, but says it’s a type that’s treatable, though not curable. “The Evil Dead” actor shared the news Monday in a message to fans, writing, “Hi folks, these days, when someone is having a health issue, it’s…
‘It’s better to be chased’ – the mentality of a title race
The Premier League title race is set to go to the wire. BBC Sport has spoken to former winners to find out how players deal with the pressure.
‘Only one team tried to play’ – Hurzeler criticises Arsenal
Was this the evening the villains of the Premier League title race became victors? BBC Sport’s chief football writer Phil McNulty assesses the ramifications of a big night in Brighton.
‘My mother refuses to turn on the heat’: Will America’s war with Iran really push up our utility bills?
“She is reading alarmist headlines about Iran in the newspapers.”
A kidnapped brute finds the tables turned in ‘Heel’
Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough anchor an off-kilter tale of abduction and vengeance, directed by Poland’s Jan Komasa, an heir to his country’s bolder filmmakers.
Amazon joins Meta, Google in jumbo bond club with up to $42 billion issuance
Amazon is preparing one of the largest corporate bond offerings in history to fund its AI buildout
Bitcoin dip may not be over as whales sell into retail buying — a bearish signal
The divergence between large and small holders has historically preceded further downside, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropping to 12
Bitcoin slips below $68,000 heading into the weekend as dollar posts steepest weekly gain in a year
Most majors gave back Friday’s gains, with solana down 4%, ether falling 4.4%, and 43% of bitcoin’s supply now sitting at a loss according to Glassnode data.
Bitcoin supply approaching 20 million: The final million will take another 114 years to mine
Out of a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins, more than 95% of all bitcoin that will ever exist is now in circulation.
Business
Business
Can Broadcom’s stock break the software curse after earnings? Here’s what Wall Street is saying.
Best known for its chip business, Broadcom has seen its stock get weighed down by concerns over exposure to software sales.
Business
Stocks and bonds tumble as widening Middle East war rattles markets
Oil briefly hit $85 a barrel as Iraqi production shuts down because so few tankers risk journey through Strait of Hormuz
Crypto
Crypto
Bitcoin supply approaching 20 million: The final million will take another 114 years to mine
Out of a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins, more than 95% of all bitcoin that will ever exist is now in circulation.
Crypto
Ray Dalio says ‘there is only one gold’ as bitcoin outperforms gold during worst geopolitical crisis in years
The Bridgewater founder dismissed bitcoin’s safe-haven credentials on the same day gold dropped 3% while bitcoin fell less than 1%.